In this first book of her series, Julie Albright is dealing with big changes since her parents’ divorce. When Julie finds out that her new school has a basketball team, life starts looking up—until the coach tells her girls aren’t allowed to play. Julie decides to fight for a place on the team, and almost loses her best friend in the process. Meanwhile, a school project forces her to face some hard truths about her family—and herself. Growing up in San Francisco in the 1970s, Julie begins to realize that sometimes the best way to cope with change is to make a few changes of her own. This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section.
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"Very surprising! A childrens book that tackles, if tangentially, Vietnam and draft dodgers, war vets, Nixon and Watergate, Ford v. Carter. And there is an entire story devoted to Title IX! " — Kathleen (4 out of 5 stars)
"Very surprising! A childrens book that tackles, if tangentially, Vietnam and draft dodgers, war vets, Nixon and Watergate, Ford v. Carter. And there is an entire story devoted to Title IX! "
" I thought this book is a good book about a girl who never gives up "
" I liked it (until my mom and sister asked if Julie did drugs, just because she lives in the 70's doesn't mean that she did drugs) "
" I loved this book i thought it was a very cute story! "
" I remember these being a lot better when I was young. "
" An enjoyable introduction to Julie and this series. They seem to get even better as they go. This, being the first one, was okay. It's also fun to reminisce about the seventies, since I was a kid then too:) "
" it is an awesome book so far, i'm always wondering what will happen. "
" Good book, but the themes of Title IX and divorce were a bit over my 4 year olds heads! I'm not sure they understood the book at all. "
" I like that in this book Julie is not a fraed the do wath she know's is reght and that she thefere geves up know mater wath ather people think about it. "
" This book is really good. I have read all the books in her series. I also have the doll. I recommend this book to any American Girl fans. "
" Very Good. Megan McDonald did a great job making u feel like u r in the 70's. "
" It is an amazing americangirl book.It is about Julie's parents get divorsted and Julie has to move away from her Best Friend Ivy.Will Julie make a new Best Friend in a new school? "
" Really? A hippie? In the '70s? With long hair? Living in San Francisco? *sigh* I guess I can see why people are grouchy with AG for perpetuating stereotypes... "
" This a good book; I really liked it. I have Julie the American Girl Doll, and thought this was a great 70's book. "
Megan McDonald is the creator of the popular and award-winning Judy Moody and Stink series. She is also the author of three Sisters Club stories, Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends at Halloween, and many other books for children. She lives in Sebastopol, California.
Jorjeana Marie has worked extensively as an actress, comedian, writer, and audiobook narrator. Her narrations have earned her several Earphones Awards. She has performed in hundreds of commercials and starred in the pilot Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling with Elliott Gould. She is a stand-up comic who has opened for Richard Lewis, Louie Anderson, and Kathleen Madigan. Her video game credits include Final Fantasy, Crackdown 2, and Star Guardians. She loves reading so much it gets her into trouble.
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